Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s io_uring implementation. This flaw allows an attacker with a local account to corrupt system memory, crash the system or escalate privileges.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.10.51, < 5.10.61 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170834/io_uring-Same-Type-Object-Reuse-PrivExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1043Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1997328Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a30f895ad3239f45012e860d4f94c1a388b36d1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-362/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170834/io_uring-Same-Type-Object-Reuse-PrivExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1043Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1997328Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a30f895ad3239f45012e860d4f94c1a388b36d1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-362/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1043?
CVE-2022-1043 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s io_uring implementation. This flaw allows an attacker with a local account to corrupt system memory, crash the system or escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-1043?
CVE-2022-1043 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1043?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.